豬名部神社, Shinto shrine in Japan
Inabe Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary in Tōin built on top of an ancient mound with a rare circular and square design. The grounds contain a traditional main hall with a curved roof, stone lanterns, smaller buildings for different ceremonies, and a water basin for hand cleansing before entering the sacred space.
The shrine was founded many centuries ago and is mentioned in records from around 900 AD. It developed from a spiritual center for local communities into an important place for honoring ancestors and has been maintained by the founding families across generations.
The shrine is connected to local crafting traditions, particularly carpentry and woodworking passed down through the founding families. Visitors can see this heritage reflected in the traditional building methods and details throughout the shrine grounds.
The shrine is easily accessible by car or train and has a parking area for visitors. The surrounding area is quiet with old houses and fields, perfect for a walk through the rural landscape.
The shrine is known for the Agema Shinji festival, where horses gallop over a high earthen mound in a ritual practiced for over 160 years to bring blessings. This unusual festival is not held every year, as it is sometimes suspended for safety reasons.
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